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Sarah vs Dara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dara

Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,029
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sarah Rank #95
Dara Rank #1,029

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #1029 for Dara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sarah or Dara more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Sarah and Dara mean?

Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sarah and Dara boy or girl names?

Sarah is primarily a girl name. Dara is primarily a girl name.

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